Bar and Bench

Single incident of mother-in-law abusing daughter-in-law not cruelty under Section 498A IPC: Jharkhand HC

The Jharkhand High Court recently held that a solitary incident in which a mother-in-law abused her daughter-in-law during a ...
The Daily Star

A Penal Code for the 21st century?

The Indian Penal Code 1860 (IPC) used to form the core of criminal law in India. However, in recent years, the Government of India deemed it necessary to review the country's existing criminal laws to ...
The Diplomat

India’s Proposed New Penal Code Fails to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights

In the annals of legal history, certain moments stand out as pivotal junctures that shape the course of a nation’s legal framework. The year 1833 saw one such turning point, when the British ...

Mere non-communication with wife for thirteen days cannot amount to cruelty under Section 498A IPC, rules Supreme Court

The Supreme Court noted that both the Trial Court and the High Court had rejected the allegations relating to dowry demand ...
Indiatimes

Law students at AU to be taught Indian Justice Code instead of IPC

Prayagraj: Now, students of Allahabad University (AU) will be taught the Indian Justice Code instead of the IPC (Indian Penal Code). The law curriculum of the University was revised for the academic ...